Philemon
Philemon 8-25 – Remember The “Gospel Principle”
In Philemon 8-25, Paul asks Philemon to treat the runaway slave, Onesimus, as a brother in Christ. Through these verses we see several ways that the “Gospel Principle” comes out. What is the “Gospel Principle”? Pastor Kyle explains what it is and how it plays out in the context of our modern day lives. The gospel principle is seeing life through the power of the gospel. Sermon Clip Island Pond Baptist Church is an SBC church in Hampstead, NH,…
Philemon 4-7 – Putting God in Charge
In Philemon 4-7, Paul says that he has been praying for Philemon. While this sounds fairly mundane, the reality behind it can be life changing. What if we were to start praying for difficult situations we were in? What if, instead of focusing on our own efforts, we looked to God for help? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle examines how we can put God in charge through prayer. While God can work in any situation, when we need his help,…
Philemon 1-3 – Know Who You Are
What do you do when a fellow Christian does not agree with you? How can you handle conflict with other believers? In this new series, Pastor Kyle looks at a very small letter, Philemon. In these 25 verses, the apostle Paul is writing to Philemon about an issue about a runaway slave. In this first sermon, Pastor Kyle looks at verses 1-3, which reveal the identities of the people involved. How does one’s identity impact how you interact with them?…